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Mission Beach

A long, shiftable San Diego beachbreak that peels into short lefts and rights and lights up near the South Mission jetty when sandbars line up. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Mission Beach in California.

Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationCalifornia, US
Spot Guide

Lineup Insights

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The Wave

Expect best, cleaner rides on medium-period W/NW/SW groundswell with light E offshore breezes.

Mid-to-high tides and a bit of swell angle (not pure onshore W) help sandbars hold longer.

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Lineup Guide

The south jetty produces the steepest, most rippable peaks and draws crowds quickly when the sandbars reform.

Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.

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